Council Minutes - Town of Cambridge

COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY 28 AUGUST 2012
Consideration will need to be given to how this area integrates with the Town's Surf Club
and commercial facilities development with specific attention to the traffic and parking
impacts. As part of the study into traffic and parking, consideration will need to be given
to the forecast parking demand created by the new commercial facilities as will the
greater use of the more functional open space that will be created as part of the
development. It is likely that there will be a need for more parking spaces within a 200m
to 250m radius of the new facilities. The landscaping proposal for Jubilee Park may
provide an opportunity to reconfigure the existing car parks on Challenger Parade at this
location.
Comment
The project, as proposed by Coastcare, would result in creating a much improved natural
environment at City Beach that can achieve biodiversity outcomes, is accessible to the
public and aesthetically pleasing. The challenges will be to ensure the final outcome is
acceptable to the community and integrates with the current and future uses of the beach
precinct.
Coastcare plan to source the funding, seek approvals and manage the implementation of the
project. By necessity, the Town will need to be involved in the approval of the project scope
and oversee the co-ordination of the works, particularly as it affects the management of the
Town's infrastructure eg. irrigation, car parks, paths etc. The Town does not have the
resources at this time to manage this project due to its commitments to existing projects
across the Town.
POLICY/STATUTORY IMPLICATIONS:
There are no Policy or Statutory Implications related to this report.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Coastcare have proposed to source all the funding for this project through Lotterywest and
the federal government's Biodiversity Fund. It is initially proposed to apply to the federal
government as part of their November/December 2012 funding round for $2.5 million. The
Town does not have any funds allocated for this project in its 2012/2013 Budget.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION:
The proposal is consistent with the Town's Strategic Plan 2009-2020 as follows:
1. A wide range of quality, accessible recreation facilities.
• Enhance and retain public open space, wherever possible;
• Develop and improve the Town's main beaches and reserves;
• Encourage a wide range of recreational pursuits.
2. Services which meet the needs of our ratepayers, residents and visitors.
• Develop partnerships with other service providers, aiming to improve delivery and
quality of services.
3. Environmentally sustainable practices for the Town's operations
• Reducing our water consumption and improving the water quality;
• Protecting and enhancing biodiversity.
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